“Green” streets with trees, rain gardens and green parking lots can beautify a city, protect against storms and reduce spending and maintenance that can be redirected to other areas. Efforts to protect our water, maximize the use of green space for stormwater capture and retention are helping municipalities stay resilient. Many initiatives are underway from the City and it’s partners.

JERSEY CITY ENJOYS A STRONG & EVOLVING MIX OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. With smart growth strategies driving infrastructure improvements in public transit and incentives around transit-oriented development, Jersey City is in the driver seat when it comes to increasing public, efficient & innovative transportation options.

Panel Discussion: 9:10 – 9:55 AM

The Importance & Catalytic Role Transportation has for Economic Development

Jersey City’s Parks, Public & Open Spaces have an especially strong impact on a city’s livability and factor greatly when young professionals, parent’s and retirees decide where to live. We have seen universal adoption of open-spaces within redevelopment plans and new developments taking form around Jersey City. Leading Principals who care deeply about sustaining and growing their footprint in Jersey City will gather to discuss some of their efforts and thinking.

Panel Discussion 10:20 – 11:05 AM

The Role Open, Public & Green Spaces have in Economic Development, Neighborhood Revitalization

JERSEY CITY IS HELPING PREPARE THE NEXT-GENERATION of INNOVATORS. The importance of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics within the new global workforce is key to regional and national growth. Jersey City’s Schools, Universities, Institutions and private partners have incorporated this into their growth and development plans. This enthusiasm and commitment can be seen across the city through the launch of new programs, collaborations, gatherings, facilities & centers. Jersey City’s leading education principals will gather to discuss it’s importance in growth, what they’re working on and what excites them!

Panel Discussion: 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM

Largest Initiatives in the Pipeline & Recent Success Stories

The Role STEM Education has in Economic Development

Importance of Institutional Collaboration, PPPs & Strategic Alliances

Conferences, Contests, Scholarships, Mentoring

Advocacy, Programs & Resources

Importance to Professional & Career Development Pipeline

Support & Funding from Local, State & Federal Government

The Role of Arts – STEAM

What’s Working? Needs Work?

What’s Exciting, Innovative & Inspiring Educators

SPEAKERS

David DiazDistrict ManagerCentral Avenue Special Improvement District Management Corporation

Jersey City’s Special Improvement Districts are each undertaking broad and collaborative approaches to improving the City and its respective districts, neighborhoods and enclaves. These changes are in no small part a result of the tireless work those involved have done to help drive businesses within their districts and are amongst the city’s strongest advocates. Sharing and discussing best practices will be key to accelerating change and we look forward to seeing the wonderful improvements to streetscapes continue to happen.

Panel Discussion: 1 – 1:40 PM

The Role of SIDs in Neighborhood Revitalization, City Growth and Helping Drive the Community Forward